Christine Biddle Wainwright collection was highlight of Doyle Americana sales

Thomas Sully portrait of Commodore James Biddle, $94,500
Thomas Sully portrait of Commodore James Biddle, $94,500
Thomas Sully portrait of Commodore James Biddle, $94,500. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Americana Week at Doyle topped $1.9 million as bidders from coast to coast competed during two days of sales on May 3 and 4. Showcased were paintings and prints, high style and country furniture, silver, folk art and Chinese export porcelain. The week was highlighted by property from the Christine Biddle Wainwright collection. With competitive bidding, the sales totaled a successful $1,931,185, surpassing the pre-sale estimate of $1,103,025-$1,758,575, with 92% sold by lot and 100% sold by value.

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1st edition Huckleberry Finn featured at Potter & Potter, Feb. 26

First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will present Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana, a sale of more than 600 lots, on Saturday, February 26 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Vintage maps in Oct. 5 auction capture fleeting visions of America

1862 map of the American southwest, est. $350-$385
 1862 map of the American southwest, est. $350-$385

1862 map of the American southwest, est. $350-$385

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, October 5, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold an 131-lot auction of Maps from a Seller’s Private Collection. While the consignor has declined to be named, he is comfortable revealing that he is a map dealer from Ohio, and is offering his private collection. All lots in the sale represent authentic, collectible maps that have been held under archival conditions to keep them from harm. There are no modern reprints of any kind – all are original engravings, lithographs or other type of image printed in the 19th century or earlier. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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World of possibilities in Apr 27 antiquarian map sale

Large German map of the Middle East and India, estimated at $350-$400
Large German map of the Middle East and India, estimated at $350-$400

NEW YORK – Buckaroo Banzai, lead character of the eponymous 1984 cult movie, said, “No matter where you go, there you are.” A good map lets you identify exactly where you are, but it’s perfectly OK to treat maps purely as works of art, or as a reminder of good times enjoyed in great places. On April 27, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will stage a sale of 16th – 20th century antiquarian maps, selected by expert Steve Kovacs. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Watches, jewelry, antique maps in EstateofMind’s May 15 sale

Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Calatrava wristwatch
Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold Calatrava wristwatch

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – A pre-Revolutionary War map of New York City by John Montresor (British, 1736-1799), a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card graded 3.5, and a 16.75-carat diamond tennis bracelet are a few of the top lots in a two-session estate auction scheduled at EstateofMind on May 15 starting at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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